Dublin Bike to Work Day

Dublin Bike to Work Day 2011
On Wednesday 22nd June, Dublin City Council will host a public “Lunchtime Bike Ride” in the city as part of Bike to Work Day initiative. This event will consist of a leisurely lunchtime cycle through the streets of Dublin, taking in the Samuel Beckett Bridge, City Quay, Merrion Square, The Pepper Canister Church and part of the new Premium Cycle Route along the Grand Canal.
 
Participants will gather in Grand Canal Square at 12.45pmin Dublin’s Docklands before setting off onthe leisurely 30 minute cycle (approx).  The leisurely lunchtime cycle will conclude in Grand Canal Square with market stalls selling food so participants can grab a quick bite before returning to work while enjoying entertainment.  In addition to the food stalls, the fun atmosphere will feature the announcement of the winners of various prizes, including best dressed competitions, at this fun, fit and chic event.
 
The 2011 Bike to Work incentive is aimed at ALL employees and employers working in the Dublin areas to encourage them to adopt this increasingly popular method of transport. It reported that 40% of car journeys in Dublin are less than 5km. Since the introduction of the Dublin Bike scheme, which is the most successful of its kind in the world, the city has seen an increase of 30% of people travelling by bike.  Bicycle-friendly businesses can benefit from encouraging employees to cycle to work, as research has shown that those who cycle to work are less frequently ill and average less absenteeism than colleagues who do not cycle.
Dublin City Council is inviting everyone who travels by bike to participate in this event (over 16 years old) – users of Dublin Bikes are also encouraged to attend.  
 
The first 500 to pre-register (www.dublincitycycling.ie) will get a goody bag filled with items to interestcycling enthusiasts. And that’s not all; everyone who registers online for the event will also be in with a chance to win an Apple iPad2. To register and view the route visit www.dublincitycycling.ie.
 
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